Lemonbalm

Tampala

About Lemonbalm and Tampala

Lemonbalm

Tampala

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What is

Life Span

Perennial

Annual

Type

Herbs

Ornamental Plants

Origin

Southern Europe

Africa, Southern Asia

Types

Melissa officinalis

Number of Varieties

510

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Habitat

Dappled Shade, Mediterranean region, Shady Edge, Woodland Garden

Mediterranean region, Subtropical climates, tropical environments, Tropical regions

USDA Hardiness Zone

4-91-15

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AHS Heat Zone

12-1

12 - 5

Sunset Zone

1a, 1b, 2a, 2b, 3a, 3b, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11, 12, 13, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24

H1, H2, 1a, 1b, 2a, 2b, 3a, 3b, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11, 12, 13, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24

Habit

Clump-Forming

Upright/Erect

Information

Plant Size

Minimum Height

30.50 cm90.00 cm

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Minimum Width

45.70 cm45.70 cm

0 6350

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Plant Color

Flower Color

White, Light Pink

Green

Flower Color Modifier

Bicolor

Fruit Color

Brown

Tan, Black

Leaf Color in Spring

Green, Light Green

Yellow, Red, Green, Burgundy

Leaf Color in Summer

Green, Light Green

Yellow, Red, Green

Leaf Color in Fall

Green, Light Green

Yellow, Red, Green

Leaf Color in Winter

Light Green

Shape

Leaf Shape

Ovate

Oval

Thorns

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Season

Plant Season

Spring, Summer, Fall

Summer, Fall

Growing Conditions

Sunlight

Full Sun, Partial Sun

Growth Rate

Fast

Type of Soil

Loam, Sand

The pH of Soil

Neutral

Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline

Soil Drainage

Well drained

Bloom Time

Late Spring, Early Summer, Summer

Summer, Late Summer, Early Fall, Fall

Repeat Bloomer

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Tolerances

Deer resistant, Drought

Drought

Care

Where to Plant?

Ground, Pot

Container, Ground

How to Plant?

Cuttings, Seedlings

Seedlings

Plant Maintenance

Low

Medium

Watering Plants

Watering Requirements

Medium

Average Water Needs, Requires regular watering

In Summer

Lots of watering

In Spring

Moderate

In Winter

Average Water

Soil

Soil pH

Neutral

Soil Type

Loam, Sand

Clay, Loam, Sand

Soil Drainage Capacity

Well drained

Clay, Loamy, Sand

Sun Exposure

Full Sun, Partial Sun

Full Sun

Pruning

Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead flowers, Remove dead leaves

Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves

Fertilizers

Nitrogen, Potassium

All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer, organic fertlizers

Pests and Diseases

Gray leaf blight, Gray mold, Leaf spot, Powdery mildew

Prodenia, Red blotch

Plant Tolerance

Foliage Texture

Medium

Bold

Foliage Sheen

Matte

Evergreen

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Invasive

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Self-Sowing

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Attracts

Bees

Allergy

Avoid during Pregnancy, Skin irritation

Benefits

Uses

Aesthetic Uses

Beautification, Cottage Garden

Borders

Beauty Benefits

Good for skin, Skin Problems

Edible Uses

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Environmental Uses

Deer resistant, Insect Repellent

Air purification

Plant Benefits

Medicinal Uses

Antiemetic, Anxiety, Appetite enhancer, Digestion problems, Insomnia, Sedative

Diarrhea, Stomach Ulcers

Part of Plant Used

Flowers, Leaves

Leaves, Seeds

Other Uses

Can be made into a herbal tea, Medicinal oil, Used as insect repellent, Used for its medicinal properties, Used in herbal medicines

Used As Indoor Plant

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Used As Outdoor Plant

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Garden Design

Container, Edible, Herb / Vegetable

CITRAGO

Tampala

Classification

Kingdom

Plantae

Phylum

Magnoliophyta

Tracheophyta

Class

Magnoliopsida

Order

Lamiales

Caryophyllales

Family

Lamiaceae

Amaranthaceae

Genus

Melissa

Amaranthus L

Clade

Angiosperms, Asterids, Eudicots

Angiosperms, Core eudicots, Eudicots

Tribe

Subfamily

Nepetoideae

Amaranthoideae

Number of Species

1 27800

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Properties of Lemonbalm and Tampala

Wondering what are the properties of Lemonbalm and Tampala? We provide you with everything About Lemonbalm and Tampala. Lemonbalm doesn't have thorns and Tampala doesn't have thorns. Also Lemonbalm does not have fragrant flowers. Lemonbalm has allergic reactions like Avoid during Pregnancy and Skin irritation and Tampala has allergic reactions like Avoid during Pregnancy and Skin irritation. Compare all the properties and characteristics of these two plants. Find out which of these plant can be used as indoor plant. If you are interested to decorate your house and garden, find out aesthetic uses, compare them and select the plant which will beautify your surrounding. Along with beautification, try comparing medicinal and edible uses of Lemonbalm and Tampala and you can choose the plant having best and most benefits.

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Season and Care of Lemonbalm and Tampala

Season and care of Lemonbalm and Tampala is important to know. While considering everything about Lemonbalm and Tampala Care, growing season is an essential factor. Lemonbalm season is Spring, Summer and Fall and Tampala season is Spring, Summer and Fall. The type of soil for Lemonbalm is Loam, Sand and for Tampala is Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Lemonbalm is Neutral and for Tampala is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline.

Lemonbalm and Tampala Physical Information

Lemonbalm and Tampala physical information is very important for comparison. Lemonbalm height is 30.50 cm and width 45.70 cm whereas Tampala height is 90.00 cm and width 45.70 cm. The color specification of Lemonbalm and Tampala are as follows:

Lemonbalm flower color: White and Light Pink
Lemonbalm leaf color: Green and Light Green
Tampala flower color: Green
Tampala leaf color: Yellow, Red, Green and Burgundy

Care of Lemonbalm and Tampala

Care of Lemonbalm and Tampala include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Lemonbalm pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead flowers and Remove dead leaves and Tampala pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves. In summer Lemonbalm needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer Tampala needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.